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Narrative Medicine

Master of Science (full-time or part-time) 

Certification of Professional Achievement 

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Meet the Faculty

Learn about the program's acclaimed faculty, including clinicians and non-clinicians, primary thought leaders and practitioners in the field, and experts in disciplines from creative writing to anthropology.

Preview the Curriculum

The multidisciplinary curriculum allows students to learn from collaborating closely with both faculty and peers.

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Attend events such as info sessions, guest lectures, and Narrative Medicine Rounds, the popular series that runs the first Wednesday of the month during the academic year.

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Read the stories of Columbia’s narrative medicine community.

Program Options
Program Option Required Experience Course Formats Time Commitment
Program Option Master of Science (full‑time) Required Experience

Professional or graduate-level experience in healthcare or social sciences

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On-campus

 Time Commitment

3 terms (Fall, Spring, Summer A)

Practicum/Independent Study
Program Option Master of Science (part‑time) Required Experience

Professional or graduate-level experience in healthcare or social sciences

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On-campus

 Time Commitment

2–6 years

Practicum/Independent Study
Program Option Certification of Professional Achievement Required Experience

Professional or graduate-level experience in healthcare or social sciences

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Online

 Time Commitment

Up to 3 years, part-time

Upcoming Events

Mar 26

Columbia University's Narrative Medicine Program Virtual Information Session

Apr 2

April Virtual Narrative Medicine Rounds with Garth Greenwell

Apr 16

VOLVOX: Making Narrative Medicine Happen Alumni Speaker Series

Featured Faculty, Students & Alumni

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Beyond Bedside Manner: The Importance of Art and Story in Vascular Surgery

How Do You Teach the Art of Listening?

A Journey Through Medicine, Genetics, and Storytelling: The Inspiring Path of JaVe Bonner

How a Narrative Medicine Alum and Professor Are Reimagining the Future of Child Welfare and Health Care

Everyone Is a Tomato: Metagnostic Narratives of Genetic Revelation

Banning Books Isn’t Just Morally Wrong. It’s Also Unhealthy.

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